#spiritualabuseawarenessmonth

[ex-cogtfi]

The leaders of 'The Family International' cult redefined the word family to mean the cult. They systematically broke down family units and ensured individuals were unable to depend on siblings, parents or partners for support. This created an environment that was extremely difficult to leave as you wouldn't just be leaving the group but in many cases you'd be leaving the only family you'd known.

If you've ever experienced a similar environment or feel you can relate then please comment and share the post for others that reading it may help.

Note: This text was previously a caption for a post by @I Got Out for a focus of the month in October 2022.

[cultvault]

Episodes 151 & 152 out now. A revisit to the Worldwide Church of God and how this High Demand Religious Group has congregations that lack sexual and relationship education, that encourage racism and segregation and forgoes any belief in or support for Ill-mental health. Minerva and I chat at length about spiritual abuse, religious trauma, suicidal ideation and completion. So please listen with discretion. To end spiritual abuse awareness month, I ask: How many people have missed out on typical experiences? Like birthday celebrations? Popular books, films and tv shows? Things some of us may take for granted. How many children experience extreme stress to conform to church doctrine and regulations? How many suffer nightmares from the doomsday and hellfire imagery they are taught? Sometimes as early as birth. How many children worry for their loved ones who do not practice the same religion? That their souls can’t be saved? How many people have been shunned? Cut off from family and friends and everything they know? For breaking strict and impossible church rules or for simply following their own individualism? We discuss a lot of this at length. And we won’t stop discussing them as long as their are people experiencing these awful circumstances. Or at least, for as long as we are able too!! #spiritualabuse #spiritualabusesurvivor #spiritualabuserecovery #spiritualabuseawareness #cultpodcast #cults #highdemandreligiousgroup #highdemandreligion #hdrg #spiritualtrauma #churchracism #religiousttraumasurvivor #religioustrauma #familycult #familycults #religiousabuse #abuseoffaith #spiritualabuseawarenessmonth #religiousabusesurvivor #religiousabuserecovery #religiousabuseawareness #religiousabusehealing #cult #podcastinterview #podcasthost #worldwidechurchofgod #wwcog #wwcg #pcg #worldwidechurch https://www.instagram.com/p/CZSP_eYIaAK/?utm_medium=tumblr

[brytay1982]

Posted @withregram • @nikki_g_speaks Deleted original post by mistake.😬. Here’s the repost. Can you please reshare? Thanks!☺️ January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month!🦋 I will be joining other voices & survivors out there to bring awareness to this subtle & insidious form of abuse all month long!🦋 This form of abuse is unknown to many but occurring at alarming rate all over the globe. Spiritual abuse can often connect with other forms of abuse such as psychological & emotional abuse, verbal & financial abuse & domestic violence as well. Many survivors who experience Spiritual Abuse find themselves walking on a lonely road with no place to report the injustices & abuses. This abuse itself bears invisible wounds and it becomes very difficult to help others to see the marks & the wounds. Many feel ostracized from their communities, relationships, marriages, etc. when the choose to speak out the abuse & not remain silent. 🗣 It’s long overdue for society to become more aware of Spiritual Abuse & how it impacts survivors even years after leaving the abuse. This month I will be doing my part to empower survivors & educate others about various topics regarding Spiritual Abuse both on ig & Clubhouse. I will also be partnering with an organization called Tears of Eden(@uncertainpodcast) who will also be bringing awareness & sharing survivors stories on their platform as well. If you have never been on Cluhouse before, but thought about, well perhaps this maybe a good time to start, especially if you are interested in learning more about Spiritual Abuse. ☺️ @xarablack , @sherridjefferson & myself encourage you to try it out and download the app on your phone. Once you get set up, there is a link in my bio with direct access to todays room. ☺️ See you later today @ 3:30pm@est. #spiritualabuseawarenessmonth https://www.instagram.com/p/CYO6He_LRTG/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ex-cogtfi]

*** Trigger warning - this post contains references to sexual abuse ***

"Flirty Fishing" was a cult recruitment method started by cult founder David Berg in the 1970s to lure men into COG-TFI by prostituting female cult members. Cult members were indoctrinated into thinking they were making a spiritually significant contribution and receiving God's blessing by gaining converts with sexual services. The practice caused immeasurable pain and trauma to the women and their loved ones. While the practice was discontinued officially in the 1980s, COG-TFI leaders have never condemned the principles behind the practice.

Note: attached text was previously a caption for a post by @igotout_org for a focus of the month in October 2022.

[ex-cogtfi]

*** Trigger warning - this post contains references to sexual abuse ***

The "Law of Love" - how the Children of God cult (The Family International) used Biblical scriptures to try to legitimize and promote sexual abuse and pedophilia within the cult.

CoG/TFI still operates today, under the leadership of reported pedophile/co-founder Karen Zerby.

Please sign and share our petition and help us hold Karen Zerby and the cult accountable for their crimes. https://www.change.org/.../bring-the-family-international...

Note: attached text was previously a caption for a post by @I Got Out for a focus of the month in October 2022.

[ex-cogtfi]

In this post we discuss the immense power of labels and loaded language when used in cults and coercive control environments. Labelling and loaded language were just some of the tools used to coerce and control members of, and children born into, 'The Family International' cult (previously known as 'The Children of God').

We hope you will engage with us by commenting with any thoughts on this topic or relatable experiences you may have had and by sharing our posts.

Note: This text was previously a caption for a post by @I Got Out for a focus of the month in October 2022.

[ex-cogtfi]

[ex-cogtfi]

Our final post for this focus on spiritual abuse discusses how COG-TFI shunned and demonized survivors after they left the cult. Creating a culture of shame and enmity towards former members destroyed families and put survivors in the impossible position of having to choose between their freedom and those they loved.

Note: attached text was previously a caption for a post by @igotout_org for a focus of the month in October 2022.

[ex-cogtfi]

"Go for the Gold" is the name of COG-TFI's doctrine against birth control of all forms, which pressured members to have children frequently in order to receive God's blessing. Female cult members routinely had large families, keeping them tied to the cult and making leaving extremely difficult. While the cult claims that ultimately members are allowed to make their own choices about the use of birth control, cult literature only allows for birth control under the threat of God's displeasure and judgment.

Note: attached text was previously a caption for a post by @igotout_org for a focus of the month in October 2022.

[ex-cogtfi]

How does a high-control group make lying and deception morally acceptable for its members in order to protect its interests? It is easier than you think.

"Deceivers Yet True" is a doctrine created by COG-TFI to teach its members that lying and misconstruing truth to protect the cult's interests is right and godly. Members were systematically indoctrinated and trained in how to keep the cult's true condition hidden from the outside world. The cult's deception continues to this day as it seeks various methods to mask its activities.

Note: attached text was previously a caption for a post by @igotout_org for a focus of the month in October 2022.

[xarablack]

Another Clubhouse Room TONIGHT 10pm GMT Join in, get educated be a part of the solution . . . . #Narcissisticabuseawareness #wolvesinsheepclothing #spiritualabuseawarenessmonth #spiritualabuse #spiritualabusesurvivor #spiritualabuserecovery #spiritualabuseawareness #churchtoo #religioustraumatherapy #religiousquotes #religiousfreedom #religioustraumasyndrome #religioustraumahealing #cultsurvivor #cultawareness #cultinformation #excult #extremist #extremism https://www.instagram.com/p/CYcAxoDIZ4P/?utm_medium=tumblr

[xarablack]

This discussion will be fire🔥 two strong, outspoken women discuss their experiences with spiritual abuse. Coming from two different backgrounds, cultures, races, religions and continents. We plan on making this discussion as informative as possible. In light of January being spiritual abuse awareness month we are taking this chat to TikTok highlighting the prevalence of this abuse, how it can happen across multiple faith circles and what we can do to help. Join in Monday 10th January to support and learn follow me on TikTok @xarablakk and s0gand . . . . #spiritualabuseawarenessmonth #spiritualabusesurvivor #spiritualabuse #spiritualabuserecovery #religionhurts #churchhurt #religiousabuse #religion #religiouslife #spiritualabusesurvivor #religioustraumatherapy #religioustrauma https://www.instagram.com/p/CYWitGMIWFK/?utm_medium=tumblr